NewCold Burley & TGW Logistics
Achieving Efficiency Through Automation at McCain
Automated Performance at -25°C
In 2019, NewCold, a global leader in temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution, built one of the largest freezer warehouses in the U.S. in Burley, Idaho. The facility is used by McCain Foods—a well-known, family-owned frozen potato products company. NewCold knew they wanted to create an automated system incorporating pallet handling and conveyor systems. As Peter Verharen, Vice President of Project Management at NewCold explains, "Automation is one of the keys to meeting our customers' needs. They are in the process of reorganizing their supply chains to achieve the greatest efficiency and the lowest costs possible. Automation is the only way to achieve the throughput that the market demands."
About NewCold
NewCold, headquartered in the Netherlands, focuses on target markets in the U.S., Europe, and Oceania. NewCold is a leader in cold chain logistics solutions, developing and operating energy-efficient systems and logistics for deep-freeze warehouses. NewCold credits its success to its standout performance in freezer temperature zones and its commitment to building trustworthy partnerships. NewCold and TGW Logistics have been partners since 2013.
Because NewCold was familiar with TGW's portfolio through previous joint projects, NewCold chose to rely on the TGW Distributor Business Unit as their partner for logistic automation and high-performance conveyor technology in Burley, Idaho. As a result, McCain Foods now utilizes the largest fully automated system for freezer goods in the United States, with 14 rack levels covering 14,500 square meters. This allows for nearly 90,000 pallet storage locations.
Overview of McCain’s Cold Chain Logistics
- McCain now boasts a high-quality unit load conveyor solution, which we specifically designed for the U.S. market.
- McCain enjoys the space-saving benefits and durability of slip sheets for pallet storage.
- McCain has an efficient, automated pallet handling system for streamlined operations.
- TGW Logistics delivered fast and reliable service under a tight deadline so that McCain’s operations could continue running smoothly.
Key Stats
Storage space: 14,496 m²
Storage locations: 89,488
Number of SKUs: about 1,000
Logistics Automation Made Possible
Goods are delivered to the freezer warehouse and unloaded in two ways: by system pallets or slip sheets, which are then transported by forklift to the inbound area and moved to system pallets. A check station automatically performs weight and contour checks before sending the pallet to the high-bay warehouse via a transfer device. The pallet handling systems include a pallet exchange device that handles the order-specific retrieval of goods, whether for system pallets, customer pallets, or slip sheets. Forty separate lanes are a buffer in the outbound area where pallets are loaded onto trucks and trains.
These cold chain logistics solutions and efficient pallet handling systems were specifically customized for the U.S. market and significantly contribute to the high quality of the Burley distribution center’s warehouse automation.
A Trusted Partner for Automated Solutions
From planning to realization and Lifetime Services, companies worldwide rely on the expertise of TGW Logistics. To prioritize customer service through automated solutions, turn to TGW Logistics to make it possible.